Volker Thomas

This project is developing collaborative strategies between the local Head Start program and the Purdue Marriage and Family Therapy Program to better serve economically disadvantaged families. The project provides direct services to Head Start families in their home (home-based services), at the Head Start center, or at the Purdue Individual, Couple, and Family Therapy Clinic (center-based services). Additionally, consultation is provided to Head Start staff to empower them to more effectively work with Head Start families. In-service training sessions for staff and family provide information about parenting skills, child abuse prevention and reporting issues. The project's research component aims at finding the most effective service strategies to meet the needs of families and staff.

Funding: Purdue Research Foundation

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